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Post by Jem on Sept 1, 2020 19:52:30 GMT
Ok forum members, I must admit, this saddle adjustment on this has me beat- what tips/tricks are there to getting it exactly how you want? It seems to offer lots of adjustability? I have had one before , but it was spot on and I never needed to adjust it. This one came with a recent purchase and I try as I might, I cannot get the level of the saddle right - the tip seems to higher than the back, regardless of my messing about with it, and maybe a side effect is that it is too far back on the post and I am too far behind the BB Anyone willing to enlighten me? (edit - I don't know why Flickr or the forum has flipped this pic 90 degrees?)  IMG_4258 by
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Post by wheelson on Sept 1, 2020 21:20:30 GMT
I've always found this type of seat post hard to adjust. First is reaching the adjusting bolts to tighten and do the final adjust once the saddle is on. To decrease frustration and speed things up, an offset ratcheting box end wrench, www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Wrench-Ratcheting-Box-end-Standard/dp/B00S1YPRG4 seems to work better than those fixed wrenches, Campagnolo and others, that are made for that purpose. I've found it's best to do the initial adjustments off the bike and to get the front bolt as close to final position as possible since it is the most difficult to get to. Also, are you sure the side plates are on the correct sides? The thinnest ends usually face forward toward the slim part of the saddle. I'm not sure this post allows the swap side-to-side, but it might be worth it to experiment for best fit to the saddle rails, off the bike for less frustration. I would also place a nice smooth washer under each bolt head to get the best pull down. Also, clean and lubricate the bolt threads. All conjecture, I only have two of this type posts, a Campagnolo on my Schwinn Paramount, and a Japanese made lookalike that originally came on a Schwinn World Voyageur that is slated for my pseudo-Supa. Best, John "wheelson" |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Sept 1, 2020 22:20:23 GMT
I have a couple of Campy two bolt seatposts and a couple of Sakae knockoffs.
You loosen and tighten alternate bolts to set the angle. They are easy to adjust (with socket wrench) if you have a saddle with a cutout; fiddly if you don't. Campy has a special seatpost wrench.
Sakae made a knockoff.
Cheers Jim
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Post by Jem on Sept 2, 2020 7:13:52 GMT
I've always found this type of seat post hard to adjust. First is reaching the adjusting bolts to tighten and do the final adjust once the saddle is on. To decrease frustration and speed things up, an offset ratcheting box end wrench, www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Wrench-Ratcheting-Box-end-Standard/dp/B00S1YPRG4 seems to work better than those fixed wrenches, Campagnolo and others, that are made for that purpose. I've found it's best to do the initial adjustments off the bike and to get the front bolt as close to final position as possible since it is the most difficult to get to. Also, are you sure the side plates are on the correct sides? The thinnest ends usually face forward toward the slim part of the saddle. I'm not sure this post allows the swap side-to-side, but it might be worth it to experiment for best fit to the saddle rails, off the bike for less frustration. I would also place a nice smooth washer under each bolt head to get the best pull down. Also, clean and lubricate the bolt threads. All conjecture, I only have two of this type posts, a Campagnolo on my Schwinn Paramount, and a Japanese made lookalike that originally came on a Schwinn World Voyageur that is slated for my pseudo-Supa. Best, John "wheelson" Thanks a lot John, the rails can be flipped to either side , but are not totally symmetrical , so there must be a 'correct' orientation. The idea for a washer seems like a good tip , I'll try that today. I'm using an offset spanner but it's really not giving me much joy, especially on the front bolt. I'll also give the bolts a clean and grease Regards Jem |
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Post by Jem on Sept 2, 2020 7:18:54 GMT
Jim - just looking at that seat post spanner I can see it being a whole lot easier. I am hampered by minuscule turns on the front bolt with my very slightly offset spanner that isn't really cutting it.
I will give it a good clean, and lubricate and see if it becomes easier - after that I might be on the hunt for the Sakae knock-off
Many thanks for those posting those pics
Regards
Jem
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Sept 2, 2020 14:10:40 GMT
Another unusual old seat post. I have a Simplex and a 3T of the same design but different than the Campy style two bolt. It is very easy to adjust the angle as the mount rotates on a pivot. The downside is that if you hit a big bump (and you are a fat old man) then the seat angle may slip. If I tighten it with a large shop wrench then it may not slip, but if it does, I cannot carry a large enough tool to readjust it. My solution is to seriously tighten it with a 90 degree hex wrench and then carry one on my rides. If someone has a better solution than my ears are open.
Safe Riding Jim
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